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    4 Ways to Safely Customize Open AI on Azure with Company-Specific Data

    We love Chat GPT’s capabilities and the question being asked is… “what if I had this for my OWN data?” How do I do that and what are my options? Well… you’re in luck, because in this video I talk about how you do just that!

    Nathan Lasnoski
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    What to know about Data Privacy and Open AI

    This is one of the most frequently asked questions I get about Open AI on Azure. In this video I explain the key things you need to know about Open AI and privacy/security.

    Nathan Lasnoski
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    Building a Cloud CoE that Actually Works

    In this episode of Tech Leadership Office Hours I talk about building a Cloud CoE that actually works. A few big topics I cover:

    Nathan Lasnoski
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    Fixing IT’s Most Costly Mistake – Part 3

    This is Part 3 of a 3 part series on using the ITIL Service Lifecycle Stages to work together with development teams and safely release services into the live environment without the usual chaos and outages that take place with these activities. In Part 1, the framework shown below was presented along with key considerations…

    Randy Steinberg
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    Fixing IT’s Most Costly Mistake – Part 2

    This is Part 2 of a 3 part series on using the ITIL Service Lifecycle Stages to work together with development teams and safely release services into the live environment without the usual chaos and outages that take place with these activities. In Part 1, the framework shown below was presented along with key considerations…

    Randy Steinberg
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    Fixing IT’s Most Costly Mistake – Part 1

    Question: What is the return on investment of an IT solution that cannot be deployed and operated at acceptable cost and risk? Answer: Amount negative equal to your development investment plus lost opportunity costs and possible fines and penalties. The magnitude of this problem cannot be underestimated. I personally witness as much as a half billion dollars…

    Randy Steinburg
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    Cost Savings Ideas for Your Azure Environment

    I’ve seen that 20% – 40% of cloud spend is waste!  In this post I’ll cover cost savings ideas for your Azure environment that will help you “get more with less” from your cloud spend.    Idea #1. Properly Tag and Visualize Your Azure Costs  The most critical requirement to address Azure costs is to know…

    Nathan Lasnoski
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    Optimizing Your M&A Machine During a Recession

    A recession is the perfect time for many businesses to optimize their M&A machines.  Why?  Because recessions are often periods where winning companies continue to grow by eating up competitors and becoming even stronger.  So, how do you optimize an M&A machine during a recession (or even outside of it) to become more capable?  #1. …

    Nathan Lasnoski
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    Manufacturing: Building Resiliency to Navigate Market Volatility

    How Manufacturers Can Thrive in a Challenging Economy    Manufacturers have navigated a turbulent environment for several years. Some unlocked exponential growth opportunities due to surging demand while others struggled to stay afloat. Now, most manufacturers are bracing for a recession. In the U.S., 62% of manufacturers expect a recession to start in 2023,[1] anticipating several…

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